AS26498 Katana: Sakakura Gon-no-shi Terukane(False Signature)

Ordering Number: AS26498

Katana in Koshirae

Inscription: Sakakura Gon-no-shi　 Terukane 板倉言之進照包

We divide works in to Saijo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku,and Regular Saku.
This piece is ranked as regular Saku for Terukane(false signature.

Habaki: made of copper
Blade Length: 66.6cm (26.22in)
Curvature: 1.6cm (0.63in)
Mekugi-ana: 2
Motohaba: 2.85cm (1.12in)
Sakihaba: 1.96cm (0.77in)
Kasane: 0.50cm (0.20in)
Weight: 585g

Era: circa late Muromachi period, 15th century
Shape: The blade has a standard width, thin kasane, and a moderate curvature.
Jigane: Tight ko-itame hada mixed with masame hada.
Hamon: Suguha, somewhat indistinct.　

Features:
The jigane is tight and beautiful, but the hamon is faint and almost invisible.
The blade itself appears to be quite old. It is better suited for practical use, such as Iaido, rather than for appreciation.

Aoi-Art estimation Paper
whole Oshigata

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